Thanksgiving of complaints

This Thanksgiving, I would like to give thanks for the ability to complain. Thanks to the internet, freedom of ranting is available for all to hear.

It's so cathartic to let loose a good rant. I should record some of them as I drive down the highway of morons.

But did you know a Finnish couple started the grand idea of complaint choirs about 5 years ago?

Here's a short clip about it:

I really like the Chicago complaint choir clip BUT IT'S TOO LONG for readers on typical blog. If you have the time you'll like it. Here's a link to it. Chicago complaint choir

Government - now there's a common target of complaints.

But I just found out that our government is trying to make some complaints useful for all of us. They are creating an online database of consumer complaints about products.

Guess who is complaining about this upcoming service?The manufacturers like Galaxy Fireworks and Power Tool Institute are worried people might find out some products are not safe.Learn more about this new service at SaferProducts.gov

I do my best complaining while driving. I didn't realise how much I complain until I asked my daughter a question one day.

I have always driven her to school, but when she was about 7, I asked her if she knew how to get there by herself. She said yes and proceeded to give me step by step directions, "Turn left at the corner of our street then drive up to the street where you yell at all the stupid drivers....." Ouch!

"I don't like this slow internet connection..." yes, I like the idea of a complaint choir! :)It took a minute to remember but when I saw the video...It was a big hit here in Finland in 2006...You find more about the couple here > kochta-kalleinen

I'm thinking of starting a service where people can call in or come in person and complain to me about anything. For a nominal fee they can rant and get things off their chest. I won't do anything about it, but I will listen.

I don't know about other guys but it took me too many years before I learned that women often just want to vent/rant and are NOT looking for any answers or advice. Before I learned this, I would jump into analyze mode and start shooting suggestions back. Sometimes the whole exchange would get ugly. All I needed to do was listen - duh.

I especially liked the "I hate my condo association" part of the song. I can so relate to that. Having complaints set to music makes them less complainy and more fun. I like! Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

about lisleman

I was not born lisleman. I moved there. I was born a baby. I started breathing air more than sixty years ago. Oh if you happen to read a news report about
"Lisle man" please notice my moniker is one word. I'm not responsible
for my crazy neighbors.

Sha la la lala live for today.

One of the best things of my life
(everyone's I think) is learning. I like science especially physics.
Don't ever stop asking why because there is an endless amount to
learn. Two of our daughters became teachers. This and our grandkids keeps the learning idea alive for me.

I've accepted that we all have different talents. Most of time this works well for everyone unless your talent is illegal.

Blog on and don't lose that linky feeling.

Does anyone read this far down on these things? I should hide a secret password to a bank account with some money in it. Anyone have a spare bank account with a little cash?